Originally Posted by iwantchixx

are you handy with a soldering iron? If so, build one. You'll save a fuckload of cash. Find parts from dobermanamps.com or from people at ax84.com. Lots of people there have color coded wiring diagrams that a 5 year old could follow too.
https://schematicheavencom.secure.po...vol_preamp.pdf
https://schematicheavencom.secure.po...w_poweramp.pdf

EDIT: Also, if you would rather wait to buy one, pick up a Peavey rockmaster preamp to push the 2x12 special. They're cheap to buy. You'll thank yourself the second you plug it in and fire it up.